Hanover Park High School
Friday, September 12, 2025
Word of the Day
philanthropic (adj.) – charitable, generous
Tomorrow, New Jersey celebrates Commodore Barry Day. John Barry was born in Ireland in 1745 and died on September 13, 1803. As a captain in the Continental Navy, he captured the first British ship to be taken during the American Revolutionary War. Because of his role in training so many naval officers, this Irish immigrant is called the Father of the United States Navy.
Please help support the Hanover Park band program this Saturday at our annual clothing drive! Donations of all types of clothing, shoes, accessories, and household items like blankets, tablecloths, and towels will be accepted to help those in need around the world. Drop offs of items in tied trash bags will be taken from 10 AM to 1 PM in the senior parking lot this Saturday. If you can't make it on Saturday, please bring donations to the music wing or contact Mr. Rack or Mr. Finkelstein. Thanks for your support!
Attention all HP students new and old. Do you enjoy making art? HP has an after school club called Art Society for you to join. We meet once a month after school and make a variety of things from more artistic work to more crafty things. We will be having a brief meeting this Monday morning at 7:30 in room 108. Please come on over so that we can talk about what you would like to do this year!
Are you looking for ways to get involved and make a difference in your community? Join Hornets for Humanity—formally known as Key Club—a community service–based organization dedicated to helping others and creating positive change. Our first general membership meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 16th. Come find out how you can get involved! Students interested in holding a leadership position should check their email for the application link and complete the Google Form. We hope to see you there!
The Young Entrepreneurs Club will be holding its first meeting on Tuesday morning at 7:20 in Room 315. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship or would like to learn more about leadership opportunities within the club, make sure to stop by. We hope to see you there!
Did you know that on November 4th, New Jersey will have the opportunity to vote for our next governor, as well as other county and municipal officers? It will be here before you know it, and if you are 17 or older, you can register to vote next week at lunch with the Hanover Park AP US Government class. All you need is either your driver's license or the last 4 digits of your social security number. HP AP Gov will be there at all lunches on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of next week to help you out. Don't know if you are registered? They can help with that too. See you then!
Students in 9th - 12th grade are invited to apply to the Novartis Multicultural Teen Corporate Mentoring Program, a FREE, in-person program at the Novartis corporate campus in East Hanover October 14th from 8:30 - 4:00 p.m. and October 15th, from 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. The program will include inspirational speakers and mentoring from successful professionals from diverse backgrounds. Students in all grades are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, as space is limited and the application is due Friday, September 19th. If you are interested, email Mrs. Schlecht, at nschlecht@hpreg.org to request access to the application.
Freshman, make sure you join our google classroom for all updates on fundraisers and events! Check your emails to join the class. Remember there are two fundraisers out right now, order our pink pep rally shirts and class of 2029 merchandise to get this year started!
Any student who plans on using their locker this school year needs to see Mr. Silva.